The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 6-3 ruling, has authorized the Trump administration to terminate deportation protections for Syrian and Haitian nationals. The decision overturns previous rulings by federal judges in New York and Washington D.C. who had blocked the policy change. These protections, known as Temporary Protected Status (TPS), were granted to individuals from countries experiencing armed conflict or natural disasters. The court’s majority argued the executive branch has the authority to set immigration policy. Opponents of the decision contend it will expose vulnerable individuals to dangerous conditions in their home countries. The ruling impacts thousands of individuals who have been living in the U.S. under TPS designation. Legal challenges to the policy are likely to continue.